CV inner boot replacement in situ

[Smallblock454]

Originally Posted by spendy

While the purists won't like this, a reasonably accurate way to torque the axle nuts is to use your body weight and a breaker bar. For example, if you weigh 200 lbs and step on a breaker bar 18" from the bolt you are applying approximately 300 lb-ft to the nut.

Will work - at a truck for example. And i have to admit, that i'm also a fan of tricks like that. Also a fan of easy maths and physics.

But never do such things if the axle is not fixed. For example if you have on a lift this isn't a recommended way. Also if you under- or overtorque you'll have a problem soon. Also if you slip off.

So my recommendation is always a torque wrench. Especially for hobby car workers.

I went to a DIY workshop where i was able to lend all special tools for a very moderate price.

@ Gelbster / Steve Tinker:
LÖBRO is a sub brand of GKN. So they will be OK. If you'll buy on ebay i would ask the seller first if the product is an original LÖBRO/GKN part. On ebay you'll sometimes get fake parts. That's why i prefer to buy from automotive parts dealers. Also make shure that the shown part number is on the part. GKN does also universal parts that are a lot cheaper.

Infos on LÖBRO/GKN/Spidan:
Achsmanschetten - PKW - GKN Aftermarkets & Services

Regards
Markus

PS: The AT has different inner CV boots. The outer boots (wheel side) are the same.

[Gelbster]

Markus,
Here we have Harbor Freight- thousands of retail stores selling very cheap (but O.K.) tools .Lots of discount coupons .So you can get a monster 3/4" drive torque wrench for $50.
3/4" Torque Wrench
I presume there is something similar in Germany?
Thanks for the confirmation about GKN. I am sure Steven's wife appreciates it too !
Steven a great tool to buy for your wife - I have just done this - a large ultra sonic cleaner .Yes it works well for fuel injectors but you can tell her it is for all the jewelery you'll be buying her in future? I tried it on both the injectors and the jewels - it works very well.
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I would like to replace the outer CV boots on my 2001 S 6 speed but the engine+trans is out now and I did not think to loosen the big nut on the hub first ! Just wondering if anyone has used a 3/4" air impact tool to remove the big nut? At 340NM++ I am worried I may break something.
http://www.harborfreight.com/34-in-professional-air-impact-wrench-68423.html